Call a Messenger

The story follows a tough street kid who tries to rob a post office but ends up taking a job as a messenger to avoid reform school. As he adjusts to his new role, he hopes to help his brother go straight upon his release from prison. However, their lives take a dangerous turn when they become involved with a local gangster plotting post office robberies.

This film features the Dead End Kids, known for their portrayals of gritty, streetwise characters. With its mix of crime and drama, "Call a Messenger" encapsulates the struggles and moral dilemmas faced by young people in difficult circumstances during the late 1930s. Collectors interested in films that reflect this era's social issues and character dynamics will find this title noteworthy.